We will carry out a State’s Pensions Reform” Frank Nweke Jnr

We will carry out a State’s Pensions Reform” Frank Nweke Jnr:   Frank Nweke Jr, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance

(APGA) has on Monday emphatically restated his commitment to prioritizing

the welfare of retirees, workers and pensioners in Enugu State.

During an interactive session with residents of Ugwu Aaron, a hilltop settlement, located

off Aria Road, G.R.A, Enugu, on Monday evening, the APGA candidate in response to

a passionate plea by Deacon Ekoyo promised to make sure that all pensioners

receive their payments when due and would also be paid their arrears.

In his words;

We will carry out a State’s Pensions Reform” Frank Nweke Jnr  His words

“I understand that some pensioners are owed up to three years in arrears and some for much longer.

It is my solemn promise that first of all, all payments will be made when due and all arrears will be accounted for and paid” Nweke assured.

He further disclosed that his administration will carry out a State’s PensionsPensions Reform which would include the digitization of the civil service for ease of identification and remuneration, partnerships with Pensions Operators and the provision of other incentives such as health benefits to ensure that workers live comfortably in their retirement.

The living condition of the poeple

Nweke also expressed his displeasure at the living conditions of the people, pointing out the dangers of the mud houses seated on top of the hills. He reiterated his commitment to

ensuring that basic amenities such as water, roads and healthcare would be provided for the community, while plans were made to radically improve their standard of living.

“Our goal is to ensure that every part of Enugu feels the presence of our administration.

I am highly concerned about the future of these children here. Their healthcare and education

is a top priority for me and we will deploy every tool of government to ensure that they live well and achieve their potential”

Also present at the session were Ndubuisi Enechi Onyia, Enugu State’s APGA party

chairman, Nonso Nnamani, the APGA House of Representatives candidate for Enugu

North and South Federal Constituency and Bethel Agu, the APGA House of Assembly candidate for Enugu North Constituency.